Essays on Heroes

Over the years, stories have been regaled of ordinary people that lived amongst other people and accomplished extraordinary works. From assisting people affected by natural disasters to protecting innocent and defenseless civilians from evil harm, the achievements of heroes are emulated and envied. The society holds these individuals in high...

Benét uses folklore, fantasy, and the parable to make his argument in "The Devil and Daniel Webster." Notably, Benét is portrayed as being a great orator because the story demonstrates how much Americans adore legends and folklore. As a result, after the severe economic depression that struck the United States,...

Tradition and Oral CustomsTradition is a simple and clear word; yet, it carries a plethora of essential connotations, including awareness, identity, feelings, guidance, and community. Oral customs, it is still real, are not normative and prescriptive literature. They should not attempt to illuminate things that may be in this universe,...

Professor Robert Ray explains the contribution of American film in depicting trends and ideals in culture in his essay "thematic model." Ray explores the general characteristics of American film, namely, heroes. According to Ray, in American films, there are two types of heroes: the official hero, who is more family...

Jill Lepore's Secret History of Wonder Woman Jill Lepore's Secret History of Wonder Woman is a lengthy but catching tale that any reader would like to capture. Wonder Woman's Advocacy for Women's Rights Wonder Woman is an Amazonian superhero who advocates for women's rights, with a secret agenda of gaining access to free...

The following article examines monuments of historical depictions of fallen heroes. The 'National War Memorial' in Canada and the Vietnam Women's Memorial in the United States were selected to demonstrate how landmarks have been used to commemorate fallen veterans. Vernon March planned the 'National War Memorial,' which is located in...

A Hero or Not: Winston Smith in 1984 A hero can be described as someone willing to take dangers and abide by the true morals as properly as portrays selflessness in his act and thought. Orwell brings out Winston as a protagonist and his characteristics do not embody the ordinary traits...

Humanity's Frailty and the Need for a Hero Humanity's frailty necessitates the need for a hero. Unfortunately, most characters never achieve success and die in mysterious circumstances. They neglect their aspirations and desires in order to prioritize those of the poor, or they balance their needs so that everybody profits (Hidehiro...